An important feature of Bronzeville Week is our efforts to stimulate the economy within the arts and along the commercial corridor in Bronzeville. A thriving commercial corridor is promoted by a strong Business Improvement District. Our Bronzeville BID is the Historic King Drive BID No. 8. The King Drive BID mission is to improve the King Drive District by fostering a culture that enjoys a trendy and authentic retail experience while attracting businesses who embrace the comm

In 2012 concerned residents and families of Bronzeville neighborhood organized Bronzeville Week, a week-long series of events designed to return the Bronzeville Arts & Cultural District to its thriving state. Bronzeville week kicks off with the Bronzeville Arts & Cultural Festival. The festival features three stages with diverse entertainment for youth, art lovers and inspirational entertainment, a kids zone, and great vendors providing some of the best food and retail produc

What are pitfalls and principles of practice in effectively integrating community voices into collective impact? How can you involve communities who have historically been left out of decision-making processes? How should funders, backbone leaders, and other collective impact partners engage stakeholders in sensitive conversations about race, class and culture? This session will address these questions and more in a discussion of when and how to confront power dynamics and au

I’m going to let you in on a little secret. I’ve fallen flat on my face more times than I can count. I don’t always read the instructions before I start building something I buy. I am drawn to do things that people say I can never do. It’s just the way I am wired. I set goals for myself without consulting the so-called experts. And despite all these things, I am happy with every choice I’ve made that led to a failure. Sometimes I hit the detonator button myself because I know

Why Pryme Solutions? We are living in a fast-paced world full of different cultures and perspectives. Throughout our journey, we are faced with opportunities to shrink or expand. We have the right to blaze our own path, and choose our way. Transformational leadership is needed in these ever-changing times. Leaders who can make calculated risks, seek intentional mentorships, and engage in continuous learning are best equipped to move boldly in an uncertain world. Sometimes th